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How effective is a wound vac for a wound infection ?
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Wound vac: Wound vac in wound infection is contra-indicated unless treated.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Wound vac for infect: A wound infection is a relative contraindication for a wound vacuum device. There are new systems in place that can instill antibiotics while the vacuum device is in place; however, these are not in use extensively and require a team of wound experts that understand how to use them.
Answered 11/20/2013
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Not used alone!: A wound vac in itself, is not used for a wound infection. However, combined with the appropriate antibiotics and debridement of dead/macerated tissue, the wound vac helps in preventing the pooling of body fluids within the wound site, minimizing the progression of an infection.
Answered 1/5/2019
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